Who is the Dog Behaviour Expert?

Scotty Valadao has been working full time in the canine profession since 2002, and has gained accreditation from the Animal Behaviour Consultants of SA™ (ABC of SA™) in the canine section. She is a qualified Tellington TTouch Practitioner and has completed the courses below to further her knowledge and understanding of dogs and continues to study to learn more about them.

Valadao's passion is sharing knowledge with dog owners, and to this end is a regular guest on the Leigh Bennie program on Radio 702 and is a contributor to animal related publications. Under the auspices of the ABC of SA™ she was instrumental in starting a free general newsletter to the general public giving them further knowledge on their pets. She also does workshops and rehabilitation work for rescue centres as often as possible.

Valadao hosts regular workshops on canine behaviour and TTouch and will be launching a free website for all dog owners in February 2011 www.friendsofthedog.co.za where owners will be able to source information on their dogs in all aspects. The majority of articles are written by South African professionals in their respective fields of expertise.

She has completed an in-depth survey into Storm Fear Phobia in dogs and although she works with all canine behaviour concerns, has a special interest in fear behaviour. She has also studied extensively in the Alternative Modalities that can be used to assist dogs and has further qualifications in same.